21 June 201917 June 2019 Fact-or-Myth: Bio-based, organic, biodegradable What are these terms all about?
19 June 201914 June 2019 Food freshness sensors could replace ‘use-by’ dates to cut food waste Paper-based biodegradable sensors could replace ‘use-by’ dates to cut food waste
14 June 201911 June 2019 Cortec launches certified biodegradable anticorrosion film EcoCorr contains Cortec’s proprietary VpCI technology and provides excellent contact, barrier, and vapor-phase corrosion protection
13 June 20197 June 2019 U of A social enterprise wins $10,000 to make biodegradable menstrual pads a reality Young entertainers aim to help reduce the landfill waste created by menstrual products
12 June 20196 June 2019 The future is here in the form of biodegradable cutlery Biodegradable plates, made of wheat bran and cassava were invented by a Polish scientist to reduce plastic waste
Eaglesford, Biogreen jointly plan unit in Hyderabad Rs 15-crore biodegradable products making plant to create 200 jobs initially
11 June 20195 June 2019 New cigarette filters block up to 60% of harmful substances thanks to Bio-on biopolymers Natural and biodegradable polymeric liquid can replace the triacetin used in cigarette filters
5 June 201931 May 2019 Lithuanian scientists created bioplastic for food packaging which degrades in a couple of years KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology researchers have developed a fully-compostable packaging for food products, which disintegrates with the help of microorganisms
29 May 201925 May 2019 Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. Made 100% Nature Derived Material-based Biodegradable Plastic, with Recycled Paper, Paper Waste, News Paper Scrap, Etc. Company had also succeeded in making color masterbatch to have stronger mechanical strength, compared to the one without nano cellulose
27 May 201922 May 2019 Latest Global Bioplastics Packaging Market Report 2019 About Historical Development (2014-2018) and Estimated Forecast (2019-2025)
24 May 201921 May 2019 Biobased nanocarriers to cure plant diseases for the first time Nanocarriers are very tiny degradable capsules that have been studied for medical applications in the last 30 years
23 May 201925 December 2019 Cellulose Fibers Market to witness a CAGR of 9.02% during 2018-2024 Frequent changes in raw material prices, stringent environmental regulations by governments will act as main challenge for the market in future
Launch of burial coffin Saga – the world’s largest, 100% biobased, 3D-moulded biocomposite made of wheat bran and biofibers OrganoClick has developed OrganoComp, a 100% bio-based, recyclable and fully biodegradable biocomposite material
22 May 201918 May 2019 Biodegradable Seat Covers: Lenzing on the Latest in Circular Auto Parts Through a partnership with Swiss automaker Rinspeed, textile giant Lenzing is expanding into auto upholstery — and changing what it feels like to sit on wood
20 May 201915 May 2019 BASF signs exclusive contract with Lactips to market bio-based and biodegradable films for home care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning applications Collaboration focusing development of film material technology based on technical casein obtained from excess of milk protein production
14 May 20199 May 2019 UK chemistry graduate unveils biodegradable water bottle Every bottle chosen over a plastic alternative helps the environment and still keeps our water fresh
13 May 20198 May 2019 Japanese Company Improves Bioplastic with Nanocellulose One of the hurdles that comes with the development of new bioplastics has been the lack of mechanical strength compared to traditional plastic
10 May 20198 May 2019 Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024 Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth
Codigo 1530 launches Agave Based Straws in Celebration of Earth Day Tequila-company launches its new Corporate Social Responsibility initiative and becomes exclusive supplier of Agave based, biodegradable products
9 May 20198 May 2019 „Verbund“ Welcomes CORRECTION: University of Plymouth has corrected their press release dated April 29, 2019 Sensible use of approved bio-waste bags - with careful municipal communication - ensures a verifiable reduction in the number of “misthrows” in the bio-waste
7 May 20196 May 2019 University of Plymouth study misleads on value of biodegradable and compostable plastics ISO 14855 test standard describes merely a test method, but without clear pass and fail criteria that could serve as basis for proper biodegradability claims and labelling
3 May 201929 April 2019 Shiseido and Kaneka Launch Joint Development of Biodegradable Cosmetic Containers In future, the two companies will continue discussions and verifications regarding the possibility of further applications
2 May 201926 April 2019 PBAT attracting interest of agricultural film manufacturers, says new market study According to the ETH Zurich report, PBAT will undergo complete biodegradation in soil over a period of six weeks
29 April 201924 April 2019 Biobased Spring Cleaning Spring is in the air, so it's time for a spring clean. Here are ten of the foremost biobased cleaning products on the market
26 April 201920 April 2019 ASU researcher uses algae to make biodegradable plastic ASU professor Taylor Weiss works on developing bio-plastics in a lab on ASU's Polytechnic campus
24 April 201918 April 2019 Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible
These ‘eco-cigarettes’ pollute your body — but not the earth There’s no “butts” about it: These cigarettes are still bad for your body, but they’re A-OK for the planet
23 April 201918 April 2019 Canola-based plastic may hit market soon If bioplastics could garner a 10 percent share of the worldwide market for plastics, it would become a $110 billion industry
18 April 201915 April 2019 Degradable plastics Professor Stefan Mecking, Chair of Chemical Materials Science at the University of Konstanz, receives an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council to study degradable plastics
17 April 201914 April 2019 Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced
12 April 201910 April 2019 D&L biodegradable plastics export gets boost from int’l certification Certification from DIN CERTCO paving the way for Philippine company to boost export and domestic sales of its biodegradable plastic products
10 April 20195 April 2019 Kaneka Belgium nominated for the essenscia Innovation Award 2019 Company developed a revolutionary sustainable packaging material, which is not only recyclable through composting, but as well biodegradable
9 April 20195 April 2019 OPA riled by EU threat of ban on oxo-degradable plastics EU accused of maladministration on plastics, with court action looking likely
5 April 20192 April 2019 Industry experts query whether bioplastics can solve the plastic pollution problem at sustainability conference Biodegradable plastic market in the UK is set to grow to 200,000 tonnes by 2030, out of a volume of 2.3 tonnes of plastic in circulation
2 April 201928 March 2019 E6PR Eco Six Pack Rings Are Being Adopted By Craft Breweries The innovation behind the can ring is the redesign of packaging, manufactured with natural fibers which are biodegradable and compostable
Switch to bioplastics is the first step towards a greener planet Biodegradability does not mean that a bioplastic will simply break down if thrown into landfills
28 March 201925 March 2019 Biodegradable coffee cups being ‘grown’ in bid to cut down on plastic waste Reusable cups are made from gourds, which are grown inside 3D printed moulds
26 March 201922 March 2019 Seaweed-Based Packaging for Food is Now Available for Purchase! Indonesian company EvoWare uses seaweed to produce edible and nutritious food wrappers
21 March 201918 March 2019 The RepescaPlas project to continue to seek a new life for litter collected from the sea in its second year About 8,000 items were characterised by typologies, counted and classified according to categories
19 March 201914 March 2019 Cove launches biodegradable alternative to plastic water bottles Spring water in Cove biodegradable PHA bottles will be available to Californians from May, 2019
14 March 20198 March 2019 Plastic free baby wipes Innovative material 'Hydrofine' was developed from cellulose and viscose fibres as a water-soluble and completely biodegradable raw material
11 March 20196 March 2019 Tiny fibers create unseen plastic pollution Penn State researcher developed a biosynthetic and biodegradable fiber composed of proteins similar to silk
Nelson fisherman making a difference with beer-related plastic alternative Biodegradable plastic cup alternative has been given $30,000 development kickstart and $10,000 cash prize as part of DB Export's marketing campaign
8 March 20195 March 2019 IIFPT develops biodegradable plates from coconut trees fallen in cyclone Gaia Coconut tree powder plates will decompose easily and would help farmers dispose of the fallen trees in a profitable way
7 March 20196 March 2019 Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Update Louisiana State University molecular biologist is confronting plastic pollution one necklace and doubloon at a time
Squid teeth could help make bioplastics and self-repairing clothes Pennsylvania State researchers are finding that a protein in SRTs can be turned into fibres and films for making tough, flexible and biodegradable plastics
5 March 201928 February 2019 Smart biobased packaging to become tool in the fight against food waste BIOSMART project is investigating approaches for integrating into fully bio-based flexible and rigid plastic packaging novel types of materials, surface treatments and more
Gdańsk University of Technology Scientists Create Biodegradable Disposable Products Invention could be used to replace disposable items, such as single-use cutlery
26 February 201926 February 2019 Innova Imagen licenses Bio-on technology for PHA production in Mexico First step will involve assessing the various types of feedstock available in Mexico, including wastes from the agave processing industry
Stäger commissioned a report from NNFCC to assess suitability of biobased polymers Report studied nine potential biobased and/or biodegradable plastics, of which four were identified as potential replacements for PET for use in clear plastic packaging
